Atty. Robert H. Johnson

Atty. Robert H. Johnson

Robert H. Johnson helped found the firm in 1981 after a distinguished career that began in a Wall Street litigation firm.

Sacramento Sacramento 59 Years Experience 59 year
Call (279) 758-9278

Profile Summary

About Robert H. Johnson at a glance

Robert H. Johnson is a Member based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Johnson Schachter & Lewis A Professional Law Corporation. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (Inactive) (1967), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of New (1969), California (1971), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Supreme Court (1971). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1967) and University of Redlands (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert H. Johnson helped found the firm in 1981 after a distinguished career that began in a Wall Street litigation firm
  • Before reentering private practice in Sacramento, he served with the U.S
  • Justice Department as a Senior Trial Attorney in the Civil Rights Division and as an Assistant U.S
  • Attorney, and was the Administrative Assistant to the Majority Leader of the California State Assembly
  • Bob has been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell for many years
  • He is also a member of Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court and a Charter Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
  • Bob focuses on employment law, errors and omissions defense, public-entity defense, products liability, and complex business litigation
  • In addition to his practice in California, he has tried cases or appeared before the U.S
  • District Courts for the Middle District of Alabama, the District of Nevada, the District of Kansas, the Central District of California, and the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • Bob has served as a pro-tem settlement conference judge in Sacramento and Placer counties, a judicial arbitrator, and a private mediator
  • He has been an adjunct professor at McGeorge Law School, has written and lectured on practice management and client service for the Practicing Law Institute, and has been active in community service and several presidental campaigns

Practice Areas Explained

Robert H. Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert H. Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert H. Johnson is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert H. Johnson

Where is Robert H. Johnson's law office located?
Robert H. Johnson's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Johnson Schachter & Lewis A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert H. Johnson handle?
Robert H. Johnson focuses on wrongful termination, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert H. Johnson practiced law?
Robert H. Johnson has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Robert H. Johnson go to law school?
Robert H. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact Robert H. Johnson for a consultation?
You can contact Robert H. Johnson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert H. Johnson received?
Robert H. Johnson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1967
B.A.
University of Redlands
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York (Inactive)
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of New
Admitted: 1969
California
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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